Senior Construction Manager - Mining & Heavy Industrial

Onward Search; Donnelly (ID); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Search partners with a leading mining development organization to hire a Construction Manager for a large-scale project. This key leadership role drives construction execution across an industrial site, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence while coordinating with Engineering and Operations.

You will lead field teams, manage contractors, monitor budgets and KPIs, and ensure MSHA/OSHA compliance throughout the project lifecycle, from execution through commissioning.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction management experience in mining, heavy industrial, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background across earthworks, structural steel, concrete, and MEP systems.
• Proven success managing contractors and large field teams.
• Deep understanding of MSHA/OSHA safety standards.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience working in remote or large-scale project environments.
• High-visibility role on a major mining project with long-term impact.
• Flexibility in location (Boise, Donnelly, or remote with travel).
• Opportunity to lead large-scale construction efforts from execution through commissioning.
• Work alongside experienced engineering, operations, and project leadership teams.
• Travel required to project site and related locations.
• Combination of office and field-based work in remote terrain.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end construction execution, including planning, scheduling, and cost control
• Oversee daily on-site construction activities and contractor performance
• Partner closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Operations teams
• Drive a safety-first culture (MSHA/OSHA compliance) across all site activities
• Manage subcontractors, bid evaluations, and contract performance
• Track project progress, budgets, and KPIs; implement mitigation strategies as needed
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and quality standards
• Support commissioning and transition of completed work to Operations

Skills

Construction leadership

Earthworks

Structural steel

Concrete

MEP systems

MSHA/OSHA safety

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Remote/large-scale projects

Risk management

Site supervision

Job description

Onward Search partners with a leading mining development organization to hire a Construction Manager for a large-scale project. This key leadership role drives construction execution across an industrial site, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence while coordinating with Engineering and Operations.

You will lead field teams, manage contractors, monitor budgets and KPIs, and ensure MSHA/OSHA compliance throughout the project lifecycle, from execution through commissioning.